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Expression of a 48-kilodalton growth-associated protein in the goldfish retina.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3794726     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
One of the most striking molecular correlates of optic nerve regeneration in the goldfish is the increased labeling of a 48 kilodalton (kD) acidic protein that is conveyed to the developing nerve endings from the retina by rapid axonal transport. The present study examined the biosynthesis and molecular characteristics of this protein. Retinas derived either from intact controls or from goldfish undergoing optic nerve regeneration (10-14 days postcrush) were pulse-labeled with [3H]proline or [35S]methionine, followed by subcellular fractionation and analysis of protein synthesis patterns by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and fluorography. Synthesis of the 48-kD acidic protein (termed here GAP-48) was detected only in retinas that were undergoing axonal regeneration. Pulse-chase labeling experiments demonstrated that the protein undergoes a post-translational modification that requires 15-20 min. This processing could be selectively blocked by tunicamycin, an inhibitor of protein N-glycosylation. The protein was also found to incorporate low levels of phosphate in vitro. Thus, the differential appearance of GAP-48 in regenerating axons might be regulated either at the level of gene expression or by selective posttranslational processing in retinal ganglion cells. By the criteria of molecular weight, isoelectric point, anomalous migration properties on sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gels, phosphorylation, subcellular distribution, and the pattern of digestion products generated by Staphylococcus aureus V8 protease, GAP-48 appears to be equivalent to the B-50 (F-1) phosphoprotein of the mammalian brain.
Authors:
N I Perrone-Bizzozero; L I Benowitz
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of neurochemistry     Volume:  48     ISSN:  0022-3042     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Neurochem.     Publication Date:  1987 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-02-19     Completed Date:  1987-02-19     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985190R     Medline TA:  J Neurochem     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  644-52     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Eye Proteins / biosynthesis*
Goldfish
Growth Substances / biosynthesis*
Nerve Regeneration
Optic Nerve / physiology
Retina / metabolism*
Time Factors
Tunicamycin / pharmacology
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
EY 05690/EY/NEI NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Eye Proteins; 0/Growth Substances; 0/growth-associated retinal protein 48; 11089-65-9/Tunicamycin

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